1st Edition
Fluid Frames Experimental Animation with Sand, Clay, Paint, and Pixels
Introduction
Section I: Constructing the Context
1. Definition of Terms
2. A Brief Historical Overview - Three waves of experimental collaboration
Section II: Animation In Practice
3. Finding your voice: Concept and Pre-Visualization
4. Setting Up the Studio
5. Animation techniques
Section III: Individual Lessons: (incl. interviews and/or tutorials with practicing artists)
6. Sand Animation
7. Paint-on-Glass Animation
8. Clay-on-Glass Animation
9. Post-Production
Section IV
10. Conclusion
Appendix: List of Works and Artists
Biography
Corrie Francis Parks animates sand, paint and other unusual materials. With one hand under the camera and the other on the computer keyboard, her films maintain an organic connection to natural materials and traditional production methods while fully integrating digital technology. She teaches and researches animation at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and her work has been recognized with fellowships from the MacDowell Colony, Fulbright Foundation, Montana Film Office, and the Mustard Seed Foundation. Her award-winning animated shorts have screened at major festivals on every continent except Antarctica. She looks forward to the day when she can count penguins among her biggest fans.
